Best Time to Visit Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Sukhumi.
Sukhumi does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 22.3°C / 72.1°F) and driest (July, 93 mm / 3.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in July, with rainfall from 93 mm / 3.7 in (July) to 177 mm / 7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Sukhumi's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 22.3°C72.1°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 22.1°C71.8°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| June | 19.7°C67.5°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
No month at Sukhumi matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sukhumi?
Sukhumi doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~93 mm / 3.7 in) and July (warmest, 22.3°C / 72.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Georgia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Sukhumi?
The rainy season at Sukhumi, Abkhazia runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 122 mm / 4.8 in. The wettest single month is December (177 mm / 7 in).
What is the driest month in Sukhumi?
The driest month in Sukhumi is July, averaging about 93 mm / 3.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.3°C / 72.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Sukhumi?
The least comfortable months for travel to Sukhumi — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 177 mm / 7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 4.5°C / 40.1°F.
Is Sukhumi climate different from Georgia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Sukhumi figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Georgia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Sukhumi specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.